Seeking New Food For The Master

[Wilbur's Servant]

So my cat needs new food his name is Wilbur(obviously), and the requirements are that it is preferably a wet food and has less than 2% Ash but 0% is the preferred, as he's had urinary issues but doesn't need urinary prescription food. It also needs to be under .2% magnesium and preferably lower in phosphorus, around .7%, and no more than 5% carbs on a dry matter basis. I am open to feeding raw and was looking at Darwin's but am concerned about health risks associated with feeding raw such as GI upsets and disease. I would really like to feed a high quality wet food that meets the above criteria. So far, Tiki Cat has been tried and rejected by Wilbur. I have also tried several flavors of Weruva with Marbella Paella being the only one he likes. I have also tried Koha and Miko foods and he didn't like those either, or any Open Farm. He currently has some Instinct left for him to try, but his track record is 1 out of 6 foods approved, so I'm hoping to get more choices. Also have a Hound and Gato to try.

 

[leechi]

Ash is the minerals in the food, it shouldn’t be 0%.
I also have a picky cat now. I wish you luck in finding a food that meets your criteria, and is accepted by Wilbur.

If bacteria in raw worries you, you could get a brand of pre made raw that uses high pressure processed meat. I think that is available for poultry varieties, I’m not sure about others.

 

[Furballsmom]

Maybe this will help;

Pet Food Guide

CatFoodDB - Cat Food Reviews to help you find the best cat food for your cat

 

[Rosepud]

Ash is the minerals in the food, it shouldn’t be 0%.

I'm a bit confused as according to catfooddb many weruva foods such as marbella paella and mideast feast have 0% ash but it shows that they have minerals are these foods not actually a balanced diet for them? Just curious cuz I feed my cat weruva and assumed that they would be healthy, not realizing that 0% ash could be problematic even though there are nutrients, and minerals in the ingredient list?

 

[Rosepud]

I did that quote wrong sorry guys

 

[leechi]

I looked up Weruva Mideast Feast on Chewy, and there it’s listed as having 1.5% ash. Marbella Paella has 2%.

https://www.chewy.com/weruva-mideas...NCh2hKweSEAQYASABEgLwwPD_BwE#Nutritional-Info

https://www.chewy.com/weruva-marbella-paella-mackerel/dp/34487#Nutritional-Info

 

[meows4life]

I’m currently considering trying Dr. Elsey’s clean Protein canned. I think it meets your criteria and the website says it’s good for cats with urinary issues. You can get a variety pack from Chewy that includes all 9 flavors.

So my cat needs new food his name is Wilbur(obviously), and the requirements are that it is preferably a wet food and has less than 2% Ash but 0% is the preferred, as he's had urinary issues but doesn't need urinary prescription food. It also needs to be under .2% magnesium and preferably lower in phosphorus, around .7%, and no more than 5% carbs on a dry matter basis. I am open to feeding raw and was looking at Darwin's but am concerned about health risks associated with feeding raw such as GI upsets and disease. I would really like to feed a high quality wet food that meets the above criteria. So far, Tiki Cat has been tried and rejected by Wilbur. I have also tried several flavors of Weruva with Marbella Paella being the only one he likes. I have also tried Koha and Miko foods and he didn't like those either, or any Open Farm. He currently has some Instinct left for him to try, but his track record is 1 out of 6 foods approved, so I'm hoping to get more choices. Also have a Hound and Gato to try.